EUROTECH JUNIOR FOOTBALL LEAGUE SHIELD FINAL – Aghabog 2-12, Drumhowan 1-13
Two late points, saw Aghabog snatch victory over Drumhowan at the end of this entertaining and very evenly contested Junior football league shield final that was played in Cremartin on Saturday afternoon last the 22nd of October. This was a game that was in the balance all through with little more than a couple of points separating the sides at any stage although Drumhowan did lead by 7 after 11 minutes – the goal coming from Ciarán Duffy but once Aghabog settled they played some very purposeful football in a game where the sides were level 7 times in all and the lead changed hands on 8 occasions. Aghabog led by a single point at half-time, 2-5 to 1-7, coming from being 7 in arrears after 11 minutes, 2 goals in the 13th and 17th minutes by Sean O’Brien and Tyler O’Hanlon respectively crucial scores in that turnaround.
In the second-half it was a real seesaw affair as the ball went from end to end and while both sides missed chances and committed errors neither could be faulted for the endeavour that they displayed in a game that was contested in very good spirit throughout. Drumhowan held a narrow lead on 4 occasions in the second-half with Aghabog drawing level with 8 minutes of normal time remaining and then striking for victory with 2 late points as well as denying Drumhowan on a couple of occasions to hold out for victory and become the first winners of this new trophy – The Dartrey Cup
Teams and Scorers: Enda Duffy,Paddy Mulligan (c) 0-1,Liam Mc Guirk, Barry McGuirk, Darren Duffy, Aidan Quinn, Dermot Mooney, Kieran McElroy, David Millar, Michael Atkinson, Ciaran Duffy 1-2, Kevin Mooney 0-2, Mark McCabe 0-6 (4f), Kieran Mooney 0-2, Anthony Mulligan. Subs: Owen Quinn for M Atkinson, Niall Mooney for L McGuirk.
The Club would like to thank Gerry, Gavin and David for all their hard work throughout the year.
Drumhowan will be a host club next year. We will be looking around 14-15 families in the club to host 2 players in your house on Friday 23rd and Sat 24th June 2017. In order to do this adults in the house will have to complete an online vetting form. We will be contacting people in the next week or two to host players so we would ask especially all our Under 12/13/14/15 parents to help us out in this regard. So expect a call or come forward and volunteer to host please. Contact Donal for further information.
Website – please keep a look out for the new website which will go live in the next week. www.drumhowangaa.ie. As soon as it does we will let you know by facebook and twitter.c Drumhowan will be the first club in the county to use the award winning club and county.com design tempplate. At present the club is still looking for a sponsor for this. For not a big amount your name can be viewed all over the world. Contact Noel for further information.
